PAVE | Shattering the Silence of Sexual Violence | Teen Dating Violence Awareness & Prevention Month

February is Teen Dating Violence Awareness & Prevention Month!

Promoting healthy relationships, educating on teen dating violence and engaging males and females to work together to shatter the silence & prevent the violence!

Click here for PAVE LOVE FEST pamphlet – Twitter Hashtag #TDVAM

VIDEOS FROM PAVE AMBASSADORS….

Pinterest Postcard Campaign, Teen Video Contest, Downloadable Pamphlet & Podcast from US Dept of HHS Office of Adolescent Health featuring PAVE Founder Angela Rose.

And Click here for more info from our friends at Break the Cycle!

ABOUT DATING VIOLENCE

Nearly 1.5 million HS students experience physical abuse from a dating partner per year in the US
1 in 3 teens is a victim of physical, sexual, emotional, or verbal abuse from a dating partner

STEPPING IN

Stopping violence is everyone’s business
Trust your gut! If you think something is wrong, it probably is!
Say something when someone is being disrespectful
If you see something wrong, step in!
Speak up if you see someone intentionally getting someone drunk
Remind friends that sexual contact with an intoxicated person is against the law!

UNHEALTHY RELATIONSHIPS

Jealousy and Distrust
Co-dependence
Fear
Putting You Down
Lack of Support for Things You Enjoy
Manipulation
Guilt for Spending Time with Friends and Family
Forced Sexual Contact
Threat of violence

HEALTHY RELATIONSHIPS

Supportive
Respect of Oneself and Each Other
Good Communication
Equality
True Comfort in Being Your True Self
Your Have a Strong Friendship
Sense of Interdependence (Mutual Responsibility)

SUPPORTING A FRIEND

Believe every person
Treat them with respect
Be aware of victim blaming language
Offer them local resources
Be a good listener
Reassure: THIS WAS NOT YOUR FAULT
Let them know that they are not alone

If you or someone you know is a victim of dating violence or sexual assault, reach out right away. The National Dating Abuse Helpline is 1-866-331-9474